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Barstool's Portnoy Out: Did Ryan Day Cause the Exit?
13 Oct
Summary
- Barstool's Wake Up Barstool show still airs weekdays.
- Portnoy claims Ryan Day's complaints led to his exit.
- Others suggest incompatibility, not complaints, ended the partnership.
Barstool Sports' prominent figure, Dave Portnoy, has been removed from Fox's Big Noon Kickoff college football pregame show. The decision, reported on October 2, means Portnoy's involvement will cease on Saturdays, though his "Wake Up Barstool" program will continue weekday mornings. Portnoy publicly accused Ohio State's head football coach, Ryan Day, of orchestrating his exit. He alleged that Day repeatedly complained and threatened Fox, leading to the network's decision.
Portnoy expressed his frustration via social media, stating that Day's actions were excessive given the context. Upon returning to his Florida home, Portnoy received a package containing a Big Noon Kickoff jumpsuit, which he humorously showcased in a video. This event fueled further discussion about the reasons behind his departure.
Conversely, some commentators, including Jason Whitlock, propose that the partnership's demise stemmed from inherent incompatibility. Whitlock suggested that Barstool's distinct, often risqué, brand identity clashed with the more traditional, family-oriented nature of the Big Noon Kickoff show. He posited that television broadcasts, particularly those intended for family viewing, require a certain level of decorum that Barstool's content might not align with, leading to a mismatch that ultimately ended the collaboration.
